Six dead in Mississippi shooting rampage

Six people were killed in a shooting rampage in the southern US state of Mississippi on Friday.

Police said a man shot a person at a store in the small town of Arkabutla, and then went to a nearby house and killed a woman. Later went to another home, believed to be his residence, where he killed two more.

The local law enforcement officials confirmed the news and the suspect is in custody.

Two others were found dead at that location, WREG reported.

The law enforcement officials chased the suspect who is identified Richard Dale Crum, 52.

The motive behind the shooting was still unclear.

In a tweeted statement, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves said he had been briefed on the incident and that the suspect was in custody.

"At this time, we believe he acted alone. His motive is not known," said Reeves.

"Please pray for the victims of this tragic violence and their families at this time," he said.